At her core, the Green witch is a naturalist, an herbalist, a wise woman, and a healer. She embraces the power of nature; she draws energy from the Earth & Universe; she relies on natural objects like stones & gems to commune with the land she lives off of; she uses plants, flowers, oils, and herbs for healing; she calls on nature for guidance; and she respects every living being no matter how small.

In The Green Witch, you will learn the way of the Green witch, from how to use herbs, plants, and flowers to make potions and oils for everyday healing as well as how crystals, gems, stones, and even twigs can help you find balance within. You’ll discover how to find harmony in Earth’s great elements and connect your soul to every living creature. This guide also contains directions for herbal blends and potions, ritual suggestions, recipes for sacred foods & information on how to listen to and commune with nature. Embrace the world of the Green witch & discover what the power of nature has in store for you. Equal parts informational and inspired. Green Goddess Gratitude Great & Small Goodread!

Fall in love with the world through poetry, movement, meditation + love elixirs. Dive deep into your own beauty, wisdom + big-hearted love in all its forms. It’s time to bloom! Join Katie Hess, Flower Alchemist of Lotuswei & Author of Flowerevolution, for a flower-filled gathering, a powerful distillation of good vibes featuring mandalas, meditations, elixirs & flower readings with special guests: Poet + Story Whisperer Morgan Farley; Movement Magician Lynda Sing; and Luminary Intuitive Robin Sandomirsky, for Flowerlounge’s one and only East Coast event of the year. Tap into the power of the last days of the Fire Phoenix Year + an imminent New Moon Solar Eclipse with this one-of-a-kind, transformative evening. For rapid growth, accelerated transformation & energetic wow! Tickets here.

Acquainting oneself with Hess’s new book & accompanying card deck “Flowerevolution” + appreciating the Lotuswei range of magical elixirs = great prerequisites for the event.

Flowerevolution: Blooming into Your Full Potential with the Magic of Flowers, by Katie Hess (Author) & Louie Schwartzberg (Photographer), 2016.

In Flowerevolution, Flower Alchemist Katie Hess & photographer Louie Schwartzberg invite us to venture into the vast and beautiful world of flowers, and learn how they can be used to give us a fuller experience of our everyday lives. This flower-filled guidebook is rich with information, stories, images, and rituals that demonstrate the largely untapped power of flowers. Most people are unaware that quiet, unassuming flowers can amplify our positive qualities and awaken new joy in everyday life, but in fact, flowers are ready to spark us to reach our greatest potential -one that is likely bigger than we can even imagine!

Flowerevolution is designed to open you up to a fresh new world of magic and possibility. In it, you choose the flowers you’re most attracted to from the 48 different profiles, and discover what your favorite flowers reveal about you. You’ll find out how flowers can be used for a variety of conditions, including pregnancy and postpartum, travel and jet lag, and addiction; and learn the answers to the 10 most commonly asked questions about flower elixirs. The book also features ancient and modern methods for harnessing flowers’ unique qualities, including flower baths, elixirs, mandalas, body oils, desserts & more!

Maple Leaf Graham Cookies. The air is crisp, the leaves are turning and festive, and cozy country kitchen aromas are emanating from every open window -it’s an Autumn afternoon in New England! From apple-cinnamon to mulled-cider and woodsy-pine to pumpkin-spice and everything nice, this is the most aromatic and flavorful time of the year. Sweet & spicy seasonal treats & tea + scents = Recipe For Fall!

Ingredients:

2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour

1/3 cup raw sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp cardamom

1/2 tsp pumpkin spice

3 Tbsp honey

1/4 cup water

1/2 tsp pure maple extract

1/2 cup melted coconut oil

The Artful Living Blog’s favorite wellness teas company with roots that go back to a third generation herbalist named Rosemary Gladstar, has a stellar new tea offering: Organic Turmeric with Meadowsweet & Ginger. Traditional Medicinalsartfully blends turmeric, a root praised by healers around the world, with the power of meadowsweet & ginger’s warming properties for an herbal trifecta of ancient wisdom and soothing relief. Perfect Autumn afternoon tea time treat with Maple Leaf Grahams.

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350ºF.

Place all your dry ingredients in the bowl of your mixer & combine. Add all of the wet ingredients & mix until everything comes together. Add about 1-2 tablespoons of water if needed -depending on dough consistency.

Divide the dough in half and roll half out on a floured surface until about 1/4 inch thick. Use Fall inspired cookie cutters, cut out shapes. Transfer the cookies on a parchment-paper-lined cookie sheet, poke them with a fork few times, and bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges just slightly darken. They will harden as they cool. Store in an air tight container.

DIY Autumn Essential Oil Diffuser Blends. No worries if you’re not culinary inclined, you can still let the scents of golden Fall fill your senses and home with these warm earthy & aromatic body mind soul diffuser blends -Pumpkin Spice Latte, Mulled Cider, Autumn Afternoon, Fireside and Walk in the Woods. Diffusing is a stylish and beneficial way to instantly transport the best parts of Autumn to your indoor living space, and create sublime year-round seasonal spa-like magic with essential oils. Best in therapeutic-grade essential oil brands at various price points recommended by The Artful Living Blog to consider when crafting your blends: Young Living Essential Oils, Aura Cacia, dōTERRA, Edens Garden, Floracopeia, & Rocky Mountain Oils. Just Breathe!

A beautifully photographed, gift-worthy guide to growing, harvesting, and utilizing 47 unexpected garden plants to make organic pantry staples, fragrances, floral arrangements, beverages, beauty products, gifts & more. Every garden can produce a bountiful harvest! This practical, inspirational, and seasonal guide will help make any garden more productive and enjoyable with a variety of projects using surprising and often common garden plants, some of which may already be growing in your backyard.

Discover the surprising usefulness of petals and leaves, roots, seeds, and fruit: turn Tumeric Root into a natural dye and Calamintha into lip balm. Make Anise Hyssop into a refreshing iced tea and turn Apricots into a facial mask. Crabapple branches can be used to create stunning floral arrangements, Oregano flowers to infuse vinegar, and edible Chrysanthemum to liven up a salad. With the remarkable, multi-purpose plants in Harvest, there is always something for gardeners to harvest from one growing season to the next.

An ancient French technique, enfleurage is the process of extracting a flower’s perfume into odorless vegetable fat. The process used here is a simple method that will capture the fragrance of Spring in a jar. The cream can be used directly on your skin or to flavor favorite sweet dishes. It is best to use the Lilac’s tiny blooms straight from the shrub, picking them in the morning when they are the most fragrant.

Pick 2 cups of lilac blooms. Place the coconut oil in a small saucepan and melt over low heat until it is completely liquefied. Pour the liquid into a 10 by 10-inch casserole dish and allow it to harden. After the oil has hardened, score it with a butter knife. This will help the scent of the flowers penetrate it more deeply. Layer the tiny lilac blooms onto the oil, covering it with 2 inches of blooms. Place a second 10 by 10-inch casserole dish upside down atop of the first one. Use electrical tape to seal the two dish edges tightly, and place the dishes in a dark area.

After 48 hours, remove the tape seal and discard the spent blooms. Pick another 2 cups of lilacs, add another 2 inches of flower blooms to the oil, and seal again for another 48 hours. Repeat this process three more times, for a total of five cycles with fresh blooms each time.

Scrape up the oil from the casserole dish, place it into two 16-ounce jars, and seal the lids. Store in a cool, dark place; the flower cream will keep for up to 3 years.

Fall Under The Spell Of The Full Flower Moon May 5th 2017. Now we enter the magical month of May. Named after the Greek Goddess Maia, a Goddess of Spring’s growth, warmth and passion, Goddess of both Earth & Sky.

This month’s Moon is called the Flower Moon due to the abundance of flowers of all kinds that bloom at this time of year. Many of these blooms will become fruit and grain for the harvest and many will bask you in their beauty and scent for a short time and then wilt and fade, not to reappear until next year. This is especially true for wildflowers and a suggested activity for this month would be to go on a wildflower foraging hike. Bring a camera or sketchbook and a plant almanac, and see how many plants you can identify, and those you cannot you can later research and see what folklore, medicinal or magickal uses they have. The Artful Living Blog advises against taking any of these plants home with you unless there is an abundance and unless you can positively identify them. Instead leave them for others to enjoy, and allow the blooms to become seeds for next year’s blossoming.

The Full Moon in May brings with it the holiest day in Buddhism, Wesak or Vesak commemorates not only the birth of Siddhārtha Gautama, but his enlightenment or Buddhahood, and his death at the age of eighty. The festival is celebrated in many ways throughout different countries, each country adding its local customs and flair. Another idea for bringing the magic of the season into your life by tapping into the energy of flowers, is to create botanical treats for a tasty Spring Ritual. Many flowers we grow are edible and quite delicious, they also add a touch of novelty and beauty to a dish. You can simply add a teaspoon of dried Lavender flowers to a batch of shortbread or sugar cookies, add Rosepetals and Violets to a cake, or Pansy, Nasturtium, Chamomile or Chive flowers to a Green salad. And remember to spend some time away from the distractions and noise of the modern, material world to sit in quiet contemplation, meditation, and awe.

Nothing tastes better than the first few springtime meals.With the amazing produce Spring brings, one of the best ways to enjoy it is in a fresh, colorful and flavorful salad. Copenhagen-based holistic nutrition blogger extraordinaire Sarah Britton of My New Roots and her gorgeous cookbooks Naturally Nourished and the eponymously titled My New Roots, immediately come to mind as great resources for inspired plant-based healthy recipes that come together quickly. Using everyday nutritious plus delicious ingredients, these two Artful Blog favorites deserve a spot on your cookbook shelf, and will no doubt become your go-to food bibles for Spring and Summer.

Coconut-Quinoa ColeslawWith Minty Tahini Dressing From My New Roots New Cookbook: Naturally Nourished.A creative culinary recipe that spins coleslaw into a praise-worthy direction with synergistic ingredients like quinoa and coconut, and mint and tahini, for fresh & fabulous fare results.

Ingredients

Quinoa

½ cup quinoa, soaked if possible

1 cup water

¼ tsp fine sea salt

Minty Tahini Dressing

½ cup tahini

¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice

2 Tbsp cold-pressed olive oil

1 Tbsp pure maple syrup

¾ cup water

Pinch of sea salt, plus more as needed

1 packed cup fresh mint leaves

Vegetables

2 packed cups shredded red cabbage

2 packed cups shredded green cabbage

2 packed cups shredded kale

3 medium carrots, julienned

1 red bell pepper (stem, seeds, and ribs removed), julienned

¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 Tbsp cold-pressed olive oil

¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

1 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut

Directions

1. Make the quinoa: Rinse the quinoa well. In a small saucepan, combine the quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and cook, covered, until all the water has been absorbed and the quinoa grains are tender, about 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

2. Meanwhile, make the dressing: In a blender, combine the tahini, lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup, water, salt, and mint leaves; blend on high until smooth and creamy. Season with more salt as needed. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, combine the cabbages, kale, carrots, and bell pepper.

4. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, and salt together and pour over the vegetables. Toss well and lightly massage the liquid into the kale and cabbage , then let marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.

5. Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat. When hot, toast the coconut, stirring often, until golden brown and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Immediately remove the pan from the heat and set it aside.

6. Finish the salad: Add the quinoa and coconut to the vegetable bowl. Toss well to combine. When ready to serve, dish out portions and allow guests to pour the dressing on their salads.

My New Roots: Inspired Plant-Based Recipes For Every Season by Sarah Britton, 2015.

Sarah Britton, called the “queen bee of the health blogs” by Bon Appétit, reveals 100 gorgeous, plant-based recipes in her debut cookbook, inspired by her wildly popular blog. Every month, half a million readers -vegetarians, vegans, paleo followers, and gluten-free gourmets alike, flock to Sarah’s adaptable and accessible recipes that make powerfully healthy ingredients simply irresistible. My New Roots is the ultimate guide to revitalizing one’s health and palate, one delicious recipe at a time: no fad diets or gimmicks here. Whether readers are newcomers to natural foods or are already devotees, they will discover how easy it is to eat healthfully and happily when whole foods and plants are at the center of every plate.

Simplify whole foods cooking for weeknights with 100 inspired vegetarian recipes made with supermarket ingredients. Sarah Britton streamlines vegetarian cooking by bringing her signature bright photography and fantastic flavors to an accessible cookbook fit for any budget, any day of the week. Her mains, sides, soups, salads, and snacks all call for easy cooking techniques and ingredients found in any grocery store. With callouts to vegan and gluten-free options and ideas for substitutions, this beautiful cookbook shows readers how to cook smart, not hard.

It’s October’s end and a feeling of lasting crispness is in the air and that means pumpkin spice and all things Fall-friendly and nice. Sharing The Artful Living Blog’s Fall Favorites, everything from Naturopathic Fortified Honey to artful artisanal decor to a quintessential Vermont country Inn escape. Echoing Autumn leaves and earthy Amber hues of the natural world, inviting a sense of warmth and wonder and comfort to enhance your seasonal outlook, in tempting Artful Living Blog style.

Chantecaille Lion Guardian Collection

ChantecailleProtect The Lions Collection was created to bring awareness to the groundbreaking work of the Lion Guardians -a conservation group based in Kenya’s Amboseli National Parkthat uses a solutions-based model, whereby people who were once Lion killers are transformed into lion protectors. The Lion Collection makeup was inspired by the colors of the beautiful coats of Lion cubs and the African landscape. A mesmerizing set that enhances all eye and skin colors, each limited-edition case is embossed with a Lion, a symbol of strength and pride. A key interest for Chantecaille is to be a company with a platform to draw attention to important issues of global sustainability, and to fund a foundation that supports related initiatives. Educating a broad audience and engaging people in bringing about positive change. Past and present causes and collections include: Elephants, Sea Turtles, Tigers, High Sea Whales, Wild Horses, Monarch Butterflies and Honey Bees. #powertomakeadiffernece

Susanne Kaufmann Organic Treats

Susanne Kaufmann’s eponymous, holistic skincare range is hand-finished in Austria’s Bregenz Forest Mountains -a unique valley in the Alps where the knowledge of the healing powers of nature are passed down from generation to generation, using the intensive effect of the Alpine plant world in a modern manner for beauty, health and comfort. Working from her spa in Hotel Post Bezau -a special place with a long, dynamic history now run by the fifth generation of Kaufmanns, each Suzzanne Kaufmann skincare product is produced with the greatest care, formulated for targeted results, and packed with organic, energy-rich oils and locally sourced active plant ingredients -including Chamomile, Sage and St. John’s Wort, recognized for their nourishing, regenerative effects. #alpineluxury

Sundance Catalog Picks

Favorites from the season’s Sundance Catalog founded by Robert Redford. Clothing with character, distinctive and handmade artisan wares, finely crafted and curated in the spirit of heritage: Legends of the Forest Coat, Flower Spirit Boots and the Morgan Backpack. Pretty, practical, and timeless, with all the feels of Fall. The Sundance Catalog -The Artful Blog’s favorite place to shop for the last two decades, having recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, is a company rooted in the American West, with a strong historical commitment to the artisan community, that creates a unique environment for artists and craftspeople to reach a broad audience of enthusiasts. Now with plans to continue its retail growth with stores targeted across various locations nationwide, from a small operation run out of the attic of the old Sundance Village Firehouse, Sundance Catalog has grown to become one of America’s preeminent lifestyle retailers. Offering a thoughtfully curated mix of unique examples of authentic American heritage, embracing the spirit of creativity and fostering individuality and independent expression, in a classic style. #heritagespirit

Farmhouse Pottery Yellowware Collection

A modern take on an American classic, each decorative white band is hand painted by master potters at Farmhouse Pottery on their new Yellowware Collection. Bowls and pitchers perfect for serving, baking or as decoration, beautiful and functional as they are timeless. Farmhouse Pottery handmade pieces are household essentials that bring pleasure to everyday utility. Wares tastefully crafted in a neutral palette that appeals to The Artful Blog aesthetic, so that food and flowers are the center of attention, with no distraction. Handmade in Vermont by New England natives and Farmhouse Potteryfounders Zoe and James Zilian, who have created a welcoming home pottery studio, workshop, and store with a modern farm aesthetic that represents farm-to-table values infused in traditionally crafted designs with authenticity and character. #classiccraft

Naturopathica Soothing Balance Fortified Honey

Naturopathica’s Wildflower Honey -a staple of the 19th century herbal medicine chest, is infused with Passionflower, Chamomile, Lavender and Rose Blossoms, ancient medicinal herbs prized for their ability to relax and soothe symptoms of anxiety, calm the nerves and rebalance the mind. Enjoy a spoonful daily right out of the bottle or add to beverage or drizzle over oatmeal or toast to nourish the body. From Naturopathica‘s new Herbal Remedies Collection, using the restorative powers of plants to bring wellness full circle, working with the body’s natural processes to promote skin radiance, relieve stress, restore sore muscles and enhance vitality. Crafted by Naturopathica founder Barbara Close, wellness innovator, author, educator, and lifelong practitioner of the healing arts with a Master’s degree in Therapeutic Herbalism. The lovely Naturopathica East Hampton Healing Arts Center & Spa was founded in 1995, where Close began developing products and rituals that empower well-being, establishing Naturopathica as a trusted resource and leader in the 21st century wellness industry. #wellnesswisdom

Big Picture Farm Goat Milk Caramels

Started in 2010 by Louisa Conrad and Lucas Farrell, Big Picture Farm is a small hillside Goat dairy and farmstead confectionery and creamery located in southern Vermont. Their award-winning Goat Milk Caramels and farmstead cheeses are made with fresh, raw, creamy Goat’s milk from their herd of 40 healthy and happy, free-ranging companions. An Animal-Welfare-Approved farm, the health and happiness of their animals is the center around which the farm and farm products revolve. Their mission is also to integrate agriculture and narrative in a fresh way that properly evokes the place, animals, and work in order to bring to life the exciting and unpredictable evolution of their products, farm, and lives. The goal is spelled out in their name: to provide customers with the rich context surrounding their products “the big picture.” Louisa Conrad remains simultaneously entrenched in a parallel career as a photographer and illustrator, marrying art chores with daily farm chores in an effort to generate a living archive of the farm over the course of its life. #fabulousfarmlife

Coral & Tusk Table Linens & Decor

Founded in 2007 by Stephanie Housley together with her husband Chris Lacinak, Coral & Tusk designs –The Artful Living Blog’s favorite textiles, are inspired by a love of animals, travel and adventure. First enchanted by the natural world during childhood trips to the Eastern seaboard, Stephanie’s frequent travels now span the globe. Magical experiences everywhere from Wyoming to Nepal inform the imagery and humor behind Coral & Tusk’s designs. A RISD-trained textile designer, she first creates her cheeky scenes and irreverent characters as original pencil drawings before she painstakingly redraws them stitch by stitch using special computer software. Finished by hand in Coral and Tusk’s Brooklyn loft, every machine-embroidered pillow, table linen, and artwork retains the story-telling spirit and hand-drawn allure of the original illustration. A mix of smart design, magic and mischief is at the heart of every Coral & Tusk embroidery. #naturalworldwhimsy

The Wreath Recipe Book

The Wreath Recipe Book: Year-Round Wreaths, Swags, and Other Decorations to Make with Seasonal Branches by Alethea Harampolis & Jill Rizzo. From the women behind San Francisco’s beautiful boutique flower shop Studio Choo and authors of the widely popular Flower Recipe Book, and in the same successful format, The Wreath Recipe Book provides 100 “recipes” to make with flowering and leafy branches. The book is organized seasonally, with dozens of projects to make throughout the year. In the Fall, wreaths are created with magnolias, rosemary, and pears, and gourds are used to create an unexpected garland. Winter highlights cedar, pine, and juniper, yielding unexpected table settings and unique wreath shapes. There are detailed ingredient lists and hundreds of step-by-step photos as well as chapters covering basic techniques, sourcing, and care information. #artofhandmade

Pitcher Inn Warren Vermont

The Pitcher Inn,a Relais & Châteaux member since 1997, is about as country chic as it can get full Fall foliage in all its glory. This luxurious gem is the sister property to Winvian Farm in Litchfield County Connecticut. The Pitcher Inn sits in a beautiful spot, offering relaxed refinement in the heart of a romantic Vermont village, surrounded by the Green Mountain National Forest and the Mad River Valley. A delightfully elegant hotel in which each room has a Vermont theme yet designed and decorated to be distinctly different. Intellectual curiosity is celebrated here, as is culinary excellence, with a delicious menu influenced by French and Italian cuisine. Set in the framing of a magical rustic barn, the eight rooms and two suites decorated by 14 different designers, feature everything from vintage resort signs to antique skis, which helps to bring Pitcher Inn history to life, in New England style. #countrychic

One of the artful prints featuring Farm Sanctuary residents, custom designed for Tracey Stewart’s book Do Unto Animals by illustrator Lisel Ashlock, and available exclusively from Farm Sanctuary’sonline shop, which carries everything from Plant Powered Active Wear to Youth Apparel to Home Goods to Edibles and Advocacy Materials. Farm Sanctuary, a place of healing, love, and happiness for both residents and guests, where precious animals like these reveal how their strengths and personalities triumph over their pasts, and become wonderful ambassadors for transforming hearts and minds about farm animals just like them. #fortheloveofanimals

Gene Baur & Friends At Farm Sanctuary

The Artful Living Blog’s favorite animal welfare organization, Farm Sanctuary, with co-chairs Tracey Stewart and Emily Deschanel, will host their Annual Gala at the renowned Beverly Wilshire Hotel on 12November 2016 to celebrate 30 years of rescue, education and advocacy for farm animals, the largest population of abused animals on the planet. Farm Sanctuary, with a 26-acre Los Angeles-area shelter and sanctuaries in Orland California and Watkins Glen New York, works to educate people nationwide about farm animal abuse and the adverse effects of factory farming on our health and environment. Jon and Tracey Stewart will also be opening a location at their New Jersey farm in Spring 2017. #celebrateprogress

Gene Baur & Original VW Westphalia Serving Vegan Hot Dogs

Honorees Kat Von D and Crossroads Kitchen will be celebrated for the contributions they have made to improving the lives of farm animals -and helping others to live a more compassionate lifestyle. With Kevin Nealon serving as host, the evening will feature a 100% plant-based dinner, live entertainment, and a farmer’s market-style gift station. Farm Sanctuary President and Co-Founder Gene Baur, who was recently selected by Oprah Winfrey to be a part of her SuperSoul 100 and who TIME magazine calls “the conscience of the food movement,” is a native Angeleno, hailing from the Hollywood Hills. As a nod to his days traveling across the country selling veggie dogs at Grateful Dead concerts, Baur’s original VW Westphalia van will be serving vegan hot dogs at the 30th Gala. #oldschoolstyle

Sign At The Entrance Of Farm Sanctuary Watkins Glen New York

Tickets now available. Can’t attend? Consider sponsoring the event or contributing to this wonderful organization by creating a Legacy Gift. Join Farm Sanctuary to protect farm animals from cruelty, inspire change in the way society views and treats farm animals, and promote compassionate vegan living. #bethechangeyouwanttosee

Living The farm Sanctuary Life: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Mindfully, Living Longer, and Feeling Better Every Day by Gene Baur (Author), Gene Stone (Author), Published 2015. Winner of a Books for a Better Life award!Gene Baur, the cofounder and president of Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization, knows that the key to happiness lies in aligning your beliefs with your actions. In this definitive vegan and animal-friendly lifestyle guide, he and Gene Stone, author of Forks Over Knives, explore the deeply transformative experience of visiting the sanctuary and its profound effects on people’s lives. The book covers the basic tenets of Farm Sanctuary life -such as eating in harmony with your values, connecting with nature wherever you are, and reducing stress, and offers readers simple ways to incorporate these principles into their lives.

Living the Farm Sanctuary Life also teaches readers how to cook and eat the Farm Sanctuary way, with 100 extraordinarily delicious recipes selected by some of the organization’s greatest fans -chefs and celebrities such as Chef AJ, Chloe Coscarelli, Emily Deschanel, and Moby. Coupled with heartwarming stories of the animals that Farm Sanctuary has saved over the years, as well as advice and ideas from some of the organization’s biggest supporters, Living the Farm Sanctuary Life is an inspiring, practical book for readers looking to improve their whole lives and the lives of those around them, both two-and four-legged.

Do Unto Animals: A Friendly Guide to How Animals Live, and How We Can Make Their Lives Better by Tracey Stewart (Author), Lisel Ashlock (Illustrator), 2015. The more we know about the animals in our world and the better we care for them, the better our lives will be. Former veterinary technician and animal advocate Tracey Stewart understands this better than most -and she’s on a mission to change how we interact with animals. Through hundreds of charming illustrations, a few homemade projects, and her humorous, knowledgeable voice, Stewart provides insight into the secret lives of animals and the kindest ways to live with and alongside them. At home, she shows readers how to speak “dog-ese” and “cat-ese” and how to “virtually adopt” an animal. In the backyard, we learn about building bee houses, dealing nicely with pesky moles, and creative ways to bird-watch. And on the farm, Stewart teaches us what we can do to help all farm animals lead a better life. Part practical guide, part memoir of her life with animals, and part testament to the power of giving back, Do Unto Animals is a gift for animal lovers of all stripes.